US Bridges

W Van Dorn ST over US-77

Poor

Lancaster County, Nebraska · 2.7 SE JCT US77/I80 · Structure no. S002 45670

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected January 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
154 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
19,480
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

W Van Dorn ST over US-77 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying W Van Dorn ST over US-77 in Lancaster County, Nebraska. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 years old, younger than the Nebraska average of 47.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 19,480 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 29,220 by 2038. The structure is 154 ft (46.9 m) long and 154 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18.6 mi (30 km).

CarriesW Van Dorn ST
CrossesUS-77
Location2.7 SE JCT US77/I80
RouteCity Street 5294
Coordinates40.7875, -96.73
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating65 US tons
Inventory rating38.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length154 ft (46.9 m)
Longest span75 ft (22.9 m)
Deck width154 ft (46.9 m)
Roadway width70 ft (21.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic19,480 (2018)
Projected traffic29,220 by 2038
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed18.6 mi (30 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkNon-Interstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was W Van Dorn ST over US-77 built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is W Van Dorn ST over US-77 in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in January 2023.

How much traffic does W Van Dorn ST over US-77 carry?

About 19,480 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is W Van Dorn ST over US-77?

The structure is 154 ft (46.9 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 154 ft wide.

Who owns W Van Dorn ST over US-77?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.